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Manage or oversee an external audit of the establishment's quality system

Manage or oversee an external audit of the establishment's quality system

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPX406
State Code
AVW17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
03/05/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to an audit of a quality system conducted by an external party.This unit is applicable to managers and Quality Assurance (QA) personnel who facilitate external audits by regulators, accrediting agencies, customers or overseas reviewers.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and regulatory requirements.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of others’ work within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.The unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify audit dates
  • 1.1 Document and schedule known or expected dates of external audits in accordance with workplace practices
  • 1.2 Confirm dates and notify all relevant company personnel
2. Identify audit scope
  • 2.1 Describe and convey audit scope to people affected by external audit processes
3. Identify audit team size and length/duration of the external audit
  • 3.1 Identify audit team size and duration and make necessary notifications throughout the workplace
4. Review internal audit reports to check areas expected to be covered in the external audit
  • 4.1 Conduct internal audits, where necessary, and develop reports in accordance with workplace policy and procedures
  • 4.2 Review previous internal audit reports and production reports to identify past problem areas
  • 4.3 Monitor and review previous problem areas
  • 4.4 Review previous customer complaints that reflect on food production and safety
5. Make arrangements for the external audit process
  • 5.1 Make arrangements for the external audit and confirm them with the auditors
  • 5.2 Make arrangements for greeting the external auditors and the provision of a workplace guide in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.3 Notify relevant internal departments of the arrangements
  • 5.4 Determine roles and responsibilities of enterprise personnel in the audit process
6. Accompany the external auditors
  • 6.1 Facilitate entry and exit interviews
  • 6.2 Escort external auditors for the duration of the audit in accordance with established arrangements and workplace procedures
7. Report on the external audit
  • 7.1 Report external audit finding in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 7.2 Communicate external audit findings to relevant individuals
  • 7.3 Follow up on external audit findings and take corrective action, where appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9006 MTMPS417A Manage/oversee an external audit of the establishment's quality system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA27 AMPQUA421 Prepare for and respond to an external audit of the establishment's quality system Unit of competency